Urga

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Definition

Proper noun: * The former name of Ulaanbaatar: "Urga" was the historical name for the city that is now the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It was used primarily before 1924.

Usage Notes
  • "Urga" is a historical term. In modern contexts, the city is exclusively referred to as Ulaanbaatar.
  • It is used when discussing the city's history, particularly during the period of the Qing Dynasty or the early 20th century.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Mongolian revolution of 1921 began with the capture of Urga.
    • Many European travelers in the 19th century wrote accounts of their visits to Urga.
    • The city known as Urga was renamed Ulaanbaatar, meaning "Red Hero," in 1924.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Geographical Context: The term appears in historical texts, travelogues, and academic works about Inner Asia.
    • The manuscript described the trade routes converging on Urga.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ulaanbaatar (n): The modern name and current capital city of Mongolia. This is the direct and contemporary equivalent.
  • Kulun (n): An alternative historical name for the same city, used in some Chinese sources.
Synonyms
  • Ulaanbaatar: The modern synonym and replacement for the historical name "Urga."
Noun
  1. the capital and largest city of Mongolia

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